So I just watched Infernal Affairs. It was good, but I still prefer The Departed, which could be Saw It First Syndrome in addition to liking the director and the cast. I thought Sam was more likable than Costello, and I wish there were more scenes with him. The thing I liked the most about this version, however, was the characterization of Lau, as opposed to Sullivan. He's more interesting here, and it makes his character into one of two protagonists rather than the antagonist. It threw me at first, but I did believe that he wanted to be a good guy, and so I was a little more okay that Mark Wahlberg didn't come in and shoot him at the end.
Mal: And I never back down from a fight. Inara: Yes, you do! You do all the time!
'Shindig'
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Polter-Cow - Oct 20, 2010 8:39:10 pm PDT #11698 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Dana - Oct 21, 2010 4:10:35 am PDT #11699 of 30000
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
Tony Leung rules all.
§ ita § - Oct 21, 2010 7:34:08 am PDT #11700 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
The Guardian lists their top 25 SFF movies.
I've seen all but 4. I suspect that even if I had seen Starship Troopers, it wouldn't make my list. Most of the rest are pretty standard choices.
tommyrot - Oct 21, 2010 7:37:50 am PDT #11701 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I've seen all but three.
I love Starship Troopers, but it seems too goofy/funny to be in such a list.
Tom Scola - Oct 21, 2010 7:39:01 am PDT #11702 of 30000
hwæt
I would definitely pick Robocop over Starship Troopers.
Frankenbuddha - Oct 21, 2010 7:46:14 am PDT #11703 of 30000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Huh, I've seen everything on that list but Spirited Away and Akira.
Also, what Scola said.
Sean K - Oct 21, 2010 8:07:36 am PDT #11704 of 30000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I've seen everything on that list but Spirited Away and Akira.
t boggle eyes at Frank
Jessica - Oct 21, 2010 9:09:31 am PDT #11705 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I haven't seen:
14) Alphaville 19) Dark Star 25) Starship Troopers
Sue - Oct 21, 2010 9:15:37 am PDT #11706 of 30000
hip deep in pie
wrong thread.
Frankenbuddha - Oct 21, 2010 9:16:16 am PDT #11707 of 30000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Dark Star is definitely worth a rental. Considering it was basically a student film, the special effects are pretty good for the era (beach ball alien aside, though that has its own charms).